DEC has filed a lawsuit against Norlite to force the company to stop polluting the air with contaminants from its Cohoes facility Norlite has a history of environmental violations and has previously been subject to multiple enforcement actions and penalties from DEC, including orders to cease and desist further violations. Recent air quality monitoring conducted by the state found the facility is emitting contaminants at levels that increase the risk to the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community.